Senate debates

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008

In Committee

10:12 am

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My understanding from the committee inquiry is that running this system will cost $88 million in the first year. How did you come to that figure, and, as it is anticipated that that is for the first 12 months, how much is it likely to cost into the future if the minister decides to extend it?

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